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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Maturin's travel plans in chapter four involve Mr. Stanhope?
(a) Stanhope is the steward assigned to Aubrey.
(b) Stanhope is the envoy going to Kampong.
(c) Stanhope will captain Maturin's vessel.
(d) Maturin hires Mr. Stanhope for the voyage.

2. From what disorder does Aubrey think some of the men are suffering?
(a) Dyssentary.
(b) Scurvy.
(c) Psychological problems.
(d) Measles.

3. At the close of chapter three, what symbol of peace does Aubrey return to?
(a) England.
(b) The sea.
(c) Sophia's home.
(d) Familiar monotony of picket blockade.

4. What does Aubrey leave on the H.M.S. Surprise as a token of an earlier encounter?
(a) He carves his initials on the main cap.
(b) He leaves the French code book.
(c) He leaves a cache of silver.
(d) He stashes letters in a secret compartment.

5. What is Canning's religious background?
(a) He's Jewish.
(b) He's a clergyman in the Church of England.
(c) His religious affiliation is unknown.
(d) He's a Roman Catholic priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is set to take the place of Sir Joseph who is retiring?

2. How does Maturin react to what Sir Joseph tells him at their meeting after the lecture?

3. What is the name of the officer who witnesses the Port Mahon rescue and slips into the night?

4. Why are many of the prisoners in bad physical condition at Port Mahon's French prison?

5. What travel plans does Sir Joseph arrange for Maturin after the physician's ordeal at Minorca?

Short Essay Questions

1. During the meeting of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, why is Sir Joseph Blain worried about the First Lord's mention of Dr. Stephen Maturin?

2. Why is the whereabouts of the French officer Dutourd a potential problem?

3. How does Maturin react to the prospect of collecting biological specimens?

4. What special advantage is there in Aubrey's capturing of the French gunboat?

5. What does Maturin think of the possible consequences of the First Lord's mention of the doctor's name during a meeting?

6. How does Aubrey learn he is to break station and sail to Minorca?

7. Why does Maturin discuss Captain Jack Aubrey with Sophie?

8. What does Sophie Williams think of Maturin's approach to wooing Diana Villiers?

9. After the planned rendezvous with Maturin at Minorca, what is Captain Aubrey supposed to do concerning the H.M.S. Lively?

10. Does Maturin have any experience in counseling?

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